This towering stately home and fortified castle has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors since 1067. The castle conceals a very fine collection of furniture, paintings, clocks, tapestries, armour and much, much more, including personal possessions of Mary, Queen of Scots. With dozens of events taking place from April until October half term, why not …
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Goodwood House combines the glamour of a great English country house with the warmth of a family home. It also provides a dramatic setting for one of the most significant private art collections in the country. The State Apartments, restored to their full Regency splendour, reflect the exoticism and opulence of this period. Guided Tours Guided tours of the State …
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One of the country’s finest Elizabethan Houses, its tranquility and timeless beauty have changed little over the centuries. The main rooms of the House are the Great Hall, Great Chamber and Long Gallery, which contain an outstanding collection of pictures, furniture and needlework. Parham’s magnificent gardens are a series of interlocking pictures, woven into each other with a tapestry-like effect, …
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Built in the seventeenth century the palatial house that you see today was constructed to present the wealth, taste and royal connections of just one family told through an array of art collected over the last 900 years. The estate rooms offer an infinity of paintings and sculptures, including major works by van Dyck, Turner, Flaxman and Blake. By contrast …
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In 1983 the 10th Earl of Bessborough made the decision to give Stansted Park, the Arboretum, his family home and its beautiful contents to the public. Stansted Park Foundation was set up as a charitable trust charged with the preservation of the estate for the benefit of the nation. The ground floor is adorned with the Ponsonby family portraits and possessions as well …
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